Latinos in the Heartland | Latinos en el Corazón de los Estados Unidos

From Spanish explorers, to Mexican traders and laborers, to recent Central and South American immigrants, the Kansas City region has deep Latino history. Today, the Latino community is Johnson County’s fastest growing population. Learn more about the history of Latinos in the region in the exhibit, “Latinos in the Heartland | Latinos en el Corazón de los Estados Unidos.” First displayed as a bilingual digital interactive exhibit in 2019 for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), it is now available online.